Meet the Stars of Tomorrow!

You are a true basketball fan? You haven't been in Novisad in summer 2007? - Big mistake! For those who love the sport in its purest form with young players who can do everything on the court - except listening to their coaches - this is the place to be: phenomenal athleticism, outstanding talent, natural play and enthusiasm for the game from the deep of the heart. You can see and meet the superstars of tomorrow before they sign multi-million dollar contracts and get squeezed in coaches' plays and public demand.

3 players of the All Tournament Team of the 2003 edition do all play in the NBA by now: Andrew Bogut (AUS), Linas Kleiza (LTU), Jose Barea (PUR). The two others have a successful career with their senior national teams: Sofokles Schortsianidis (GRE) and Roko Ukic (CRO)

The potential of this event made FIBA decide to move from a four-year cycle to staging the event every two years as of 2007. This will ensure that every generation of global basketball talent will have the chance to compete at the highest international level.
New Zealand and the city of Auckland have been awarded the organization of the 8th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men (2nd-12th July 2009).

Following the draw which took place in Auckland, New Zealand on 02 March 2009, the groups are: